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non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage a straightforward project or a section of a larger project.
This unit addresses the management of projects including the development of a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learnt for application to future projects.
The unit focuses on the application of project management skills and the requirement to meet time lines, quality standards, budgetary limits and other requirements set for the project.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBPMG510A Manage projects

Element:

1. Define project

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Access project scope and other relevant documentation 1.2 Define project stakeholders 1.3 Seek clarification from delegating authority of any issues related to project and project parameters 1.4 Identify limits of own responsibility and reporting requirements 1.5 Clarify relationship of project to other projects and to the organisation's objectives 1.6 Determine and access available resources to undertake project

Element:

2. Develop project plan

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Develop project plan including timelines, work breakdown structure, role and responsibilities and other details of how the project will be managed in relation to the project parameters 2.2 Identify and access appropriate project management tools 2.3 Formulate risk management plan for project, including occupational health and safety (OHS) 2.4 Develop and approve project budget 2.5 Consult team members and take their views into account in planning the project 2.6 Finalise project plan and gain any necessary approvals to commence project according to documented plan

Element:

3. Administer and monitor project

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Take action to ensure project team members are clear about their responsibilities and the project requirements 3.2 Provide support for project team members, especially with regard to specific needs, to ensure that the quality of the expected outcomes of the project and documented time lines are met 3.3 Establish and maintain required record keeping systems throughout the project 3.4 Implement and monitor plans for managing project finances, resources (human, physical and technical) and quality 3.5 Complete and forward project reports as required to stakeholders 3.6 Undertake risk management as required to ensure project outcomes are met 3.7 Achieve project deliverables

Element:

4. Finalise project

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Complete financial record keeping associated with project and check for accuracy 4.2 Assign staff involved in project to new roles or reassign to previous roles 4.3 Complete project documentation and obtain any necessary sign offs for concluding project.

Element:

5. Review project

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Review project outcomes and processes against the project scope and plan 5.2 Involve team members in the project review 5.3 Document lessons learnt from the project and report within the organisation

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have the skills to develop and monitor a project plan and ensure timelines and budgets are adhered to as well as knowledge of the relevent legeslation associated with any project

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

The unit will centre around 4 class based sessions, which will include assigning students to individual or group projects. Students will then undertake Sound Production projects in separate sessions, which may include recording performers at Kaliede theatre on Thursdays in 4 hour sessions, or completing Sound Production for Screen productions.

Week

Class Content

Format

Elements

13

Unit Summary

Assessment requirements

Lecture

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

14

Project Planning

Lecture/ Group Planning Session

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7

15

Project Planning

Lecture/ Group Planning Session

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

16

Project Review

Lecture/ Group Planning Session

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 5.1, 5.2, 5.3

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment in this course will be ongoing and a range of assessment will be used to assess participation and knowledge. You will participate in a range of class activities and on location.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded. For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.

To demonstrate competency in this course, you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.

Formative Assessment 1. Complete production for “External Client” – these will be students will provide the production recording at Kalleide theatre 2. Complete final mix of recording

Summative Assessment 1. Provide a project plan, including budget, staffing and risk management for a community event. The project plan is to be presented to the class and be open for review.

For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course Blackboard site.

Grades used in this unit are as follows:

Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment: CHD Competent with High Distinction CDI Competent with Distinction CC Competent with Credit CAG Competency Achieved - Graded NYC Not Yet Competent DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not graded) CA Competency Achieved NYC Not Yet Competent DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program Administration